The Clash Between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Anand Mishra

May 21, 2024

An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Anand Mishra, resigned from his post after being assured by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that he would be given a ticket to contest the general elections from Bihar under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Resignation and Assurances

Despite the assurance, Mishra filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate for the parliamentary polls from Buxar, Bihar.

Nomination as an Independent Candidate

Mishra was supposed to chair a Special Investigation Team (SIT) as per a Supreme Court directive regarding cases related to ethnic violence in Manipur, with the order to be executed by the CBI.

Supreme Court Directive

Mishra submitted his resignation, citing a desire to serve his home state Bihar. There were speculations in the media that he would soon join the ruling BJP.

Resignation and Political Speculation

Despite expectations of joining a political party, Mishra announced his decision to contest independently, stating his intention to work for the country and its people.

Decision to Contest Independently

Mishra's career, marked by operations against militants and controversies such as the shooting of a local student leader, has garnered attention and mixed reactions in the Northeast.

Controversial Career

Assam Chief Minister Sarma alleged that Mishra had the backing of opposition parties to split votes, which Mishra denied, accusing Sarma and the BJP of betrayal by not fulfilling their promise to include him in the party.

Allegations and Counter-Claims

Himanta Biswa Sarma claims ignorance about the resignation of SP Anand Mishra, stating, "I don’t know who is Anand Mishra. I have no clue about it."

Himanta cliams ignorance